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Tsu Family History

Tsu Surname Meaning

Chinese: alternative Mandarin forms of the Chinese surnames 祖 and 俎 see Zu.

Variant Romanization of the surname 朱 see Zhu.

Variant Romanization of the surname 左 see Zuo.

Variant Romanization of the surname 徐 see Xu.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tsu family from?

You can see how Tsu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tsu family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tsu family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tsu's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Tsu families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tsu surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tsu ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Ships Fireman was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tsu. 100% of Tsu men worked as a Ships Fireman.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Ships Fireman
    100%

What Tsu family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Tsu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tsu census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Tsu. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 151 military records available for the last name Tsu. For the veterans among your Tsu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tsu lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Tsu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Tsu in 1975 was 70, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tsu ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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